It would be weird to see the show without Yuko. She basically carried the first season. Based on that, I'd say she's bound to be back. On the other hand, maybe she'll focus on a new dorama/activity and just have a small appearance in some flash backs or something.

I just finishing 1st season last week. I really love it. Cannot wait for sequel. Why using Beginner pictures ? I thought it was fake until I saw it is from TV Tokyo. So it must not fake. "comming soon". Typo for such simple word. LOL.

I hope Jurina is only a minor one episode character b/c there were so many more interesting characters. Hope Nachu isn't as prominent either b/c she got annoying. Part of me hopes it's a prequel series showing what happened before Majisuka 1 but that's probably not likely so Yuko and Takamina will be stuck to having flashback scenes.

As long as Gekikara, Kabuki Sisters, Team Hormone and Rappapa are back, I'll definitely check it out. Hopefully Yabakune doesn't come back (Amina and Yukarin were the only good thing about them).

Some new rivals would be nice as well. Maybe Yokoyama, Yuka and Chikarina perhaps?

according to an oricon article it's pretty much a direct follow on for the next year of schooling.

Correct.

Plus more juicy details:- All 3rd years from Season 1 have graduated (meaning Rappappa + Choukoku)- There will be a new group that will try to become the top of Majisuka Gakuen- Yabakune will also be on the move...